Wanted: CalChamber Members to Support Small Business Interests
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Wanted: CalChamber Members to Support Small Business Interests

Small businesses are the heartbeat of the California economy, driving innovation and creating millions of jobs. Recognizing the vital role these businesses play, the California…

2023 EEO-1 Report ‘Failure to File’ Deadline Is July 9
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Posted in Reporting Requirements

2023 EEO-1 Report ‘Failure to File’ Deadline Is July 9

Although the June 4 deadline has passed, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) urges required employers who haven’t yet submitted and certified their mandatory EEO-1…

CFRA/FMLA Leave for Elective Surgeries
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CFRA/FMLA Leave for Elective Surgery

My employee is requesting California Family Rights Act/Family and Medical Leave Act (CFRA/FMLA) leave to have elective surgery. He is potentially eligible for leave because…

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Posted in Workplace Policies

California Litigation Trends and How to Safeguard Against Them

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara discuss litigation trends in California…

California workplace violence prevention standards
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Posted in Workplace Safety

Free White Paper: Workplace Violence Prevention for California Employers

California employers have long been required to provide a healthful and safe environment for their employees — not just related to workplace injuries and illnesses,…

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Posted in Local Ordinances

California Local Minimum Wage Increases Starting July 1, 2024

Instead of the beginning of the year, several California cities and counties implement their local minimum wage rate increases on July 1. California employers with employees…

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Posted in Time Off

Doctor’s Note Not Always Automatic Excuse for Absences

My employee has used up all her protected sick leave, but still calls out sick regularly and always returns with a doctor’s note. Can we…

California Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Delayed One Month
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California Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Delayed One Month

Updated July 1, 2024: The California health care worker minimum wage was delayed again — with a few possible start dates depending on certain circumstances….

Key 2024 Court Cases Affecting Employers
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Posted in Compensation Workplace Policies

Key 2024 Court Cases Affecting Employers

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss three recent court…

Exempt Employees Wage and Hour Essentials Webinar
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Exempt Employees Wage and Hour Essentials Webinar

Editor’s note: This blog was updated at 4:59 p.m. on June 5, 2024, to reflect changes in date to both the exempt employees webinar (from…